Talk me off the ledge

[ELCID86]

The Boston one seems to be priced high if neglected like it sounds. Look for a southern car. Cali is ok but plan on $1000+ shipping.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

[Lorenzo]

After a 3 month search, I found and purchased my new daily driver. Single owner, well-maintained, low mileage 325xi. Always garaged and serviced at BMW Alexandria. Came with last three years of maintenance receipts (over $7,000 spent) from a variety of work done at the dealer - way overpaid. But I was happy to have the information and the history.

It had all the options that I wanted (except for no Harmon Kardon). Purchased from a small BMW speciality dealer in Arlington, VA - the owner (Sean) is good friends with Bruce. Thanks Bruce for the recommendation. Here are the details.

Year: 2004
Model: 325xi Sedan
Exterior Color: Electric (Japan) Red
Interior: Beige
Transmission: Automatic
Options: Sport, Premium, and Cold Weather Pkg, Heated front seats, AWD, Xenon headlights
Purchased Date: April 2, 2016
Price: $8,414 ($7,600 plus $814 taxes, tags, fees)
Mileage at purchase: 67,910 miles
VIN: WBAEU33434PR10620

Previous Owner's Maintenance
April 2007 oil change and brake flush (21K miles)
April 2009 Inspection I Service (36K miles)
Dec 2011 (50,293)
1. Oil Change
2. Cabin Air Filter
3. Brake Flush
4. Replace Power Steering Pressure Hose Assembly
5. Power Steering Flush/Fill
6. Coolant Flush/Fill
7. Replaced Accessory Belt (Alternator/Water Pump/Power Steering)
8. Replaced Accessory Belt (Air Conditioning Compressor)

Sept 2014 (62,645). New Battery

Oct 2014 (62,954)
1. Oil Change
2. Brake Flush
3. Engine Air Filter
4. Cabin Air Filter
5. Front and Rear Brakes Pads/Rotors/Sensors
6. Replaced Right Front Axle Boots
7. Replace Rear Springs
8. Two New Tires (Continental PureContact 205/50/R17 93V
9. Repair Rear Taillight Ground (Recall)
10. New Passenger Airbag (recall)

April 2016 - Oil Change (BMW 5W-30)

My maintenance/mods
April 2016 -68,000 miles
1. Change Differential fluid (Redline 75W90)
2. Change fuel filter
3. Repair Front left axle boots.
4. Install new spark plugs
5. Alignment and steering angle calibration
6. Tires - 2 Rear Continental DWS06.
7. New M3 Steering Wheel

Future maintenance and mods

1. Remove spoiler and repaint
2. Window Tint
3. Homelink install
4. Bluetooth install
5. iPod interface
6. Windshield Cowl
7. New Shift knob
8. Coolant system overhaul - 2017
9. Control arms - 2017

[Lorenzo]

Even got original MSRP sticker

[BMWCurves]

Awesome, looks great!

Did the previous owner put that trunk spoiler on it?

[Lorenzo]

Awesome, looks great!

Did the previous owner put that trunk spoiler on it?

Yes. I don't like it. It's too big and looks out of place. It will look cleaner once removed.

[ELCID86]

Congrats

[Vas]

Good find

[Lorenzo]

Thanks guys! Doesn't drive at all like my ZHP. But it's much improved after the maintenance work was done. I'm looking forward to treking through the snow next winter with the AWD.

[fredo]

Sounds like a solid car. Congrats.

[fw_fw]

Thanks guys! Doesn't drive at all like my ZHP. But it's much improved after the maintenance work was done. I'm looking forward to treking through the snow next winter with the AWD.

It is quite a difference between AWD BMWs and rear-drive. I can't make the tail on my X1 come out unless I get REALLY stupid, however on my ZHP and past BMWs that was half the fun, a nice controlled oversteer before the electronic nannies kick in...